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AV55 KEJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,060 mi
Last recorded187,060 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 KEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 187,060 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend replacement before next MOT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

under covers fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 30 Apr 2021 186,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel servo not working (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend replacement before next MOT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

under covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 23 Mar 2020 174,706 miles

front lower arm inner bushs starting to deteriorate

o/s/r inner tyre starting to wear

pad warning light on

rear pads 50% worn

Fail 23 Mar 2020 174,706 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front lower arm inner bushs starting to deteriorate

o/s/r inner tyre starting to wear

pad warning light on

rear pads 50% worn

Pass 28 Feb 2019 157,793 miles

Front front pads getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2018 139,085 miles

Both front tyres wearing down on inner edges

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet support stay bottom location plastic seat broken

unable to fully view inner rear brake pads

underbody and engine shields fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2018 139,085 miles

Both front tyres wearing down on inner edges

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet support stay bottom location plastic seat broken

unable to fully view inner rear brake pads

underbody and engine shields fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 121,417 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 28 May 2016 108,810 miles

eml light on

Fail 18 May 2016 108,646 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

eml light on

Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 78,447 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 63,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 53,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre getting low on inside edge.

Pass 13 May 2011 43,894 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 30,360 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 18,712 miles

both front tyres on limit on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,551 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AV55 KEJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 KEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV55 KEJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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